equipped; equipping
1
: to furnish for service or action by appropriate provisioning
equip an army
3
: to make ready : prepare
wasn't equipped to handle the pressures of the job
Examples of equip in a Sentence
Verb
More money was needed to train and equip the troops.
Equipped with a hoe and a shovel, I headed for the garden.
Her training has equipped her to deal with emergencies.
She is well-equipped to deal with emergencies.
Those students are not equipped for the challenges of college.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
The handy product comes equipped with a bit of a mystery, too.
—Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
They’re equipped with a CloudTec Phase midsole, which essentially ensures a smoother transition from heel to toe, as well as a bouncy Helion superfoam compound that puts some extra pep in your step.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
During the webcast, Blue Origin said that the launch tower, equipped with an elevator, and the crew capsule did not require any modifications for Benthaus, as they were originally designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities and reduced mobility.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2025
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Verb
It is also equipped with a double-balance-wheel natural escapement (Caliber UJ-2) that provides a power reserve of 52 hours.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
The handy product comes equipped with a bit of a mystery, too.
—Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
They’re equipped with a CloudTec Phase midsole, which essentially ensures a smoother transition from heel to toe, as well as a bouncy Helion superfoam compound that puts some extra pep in your step.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
During the webcast, Blue Origin said that the launch tower, equipped with an elevator, and the crew capsule did not require any modifications for Benthaus, as they were originally designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities and reduced mobility.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for equip
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“Equip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equip. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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